Librarian/Archivist Assistant 1
Tennessee Secretary of State
Full-time
On-site
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Librarian/Archivist Assistant 1
Tennessee Department of State
Division of Tennessee State Library and Archives
Supervisor: Micrographics Manager
Mission: The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment.
Summary: Operates micrographics and other document imaging technologies to transfer historical and current records to microfilm and/or digital files.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Knowledge and Abilities:
Physical Requirements:
Health, safety and collections security:
Salary: $42,000 annually, plus the State of Tennessee benefits package.
Tennessee Department of State
Division of Tennessee State Library and Archives
Supervisor: Micrographics Manager
Mission: The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment.
Summary: Operates micrographics and other document imaging technologies to transfer historical and current records to microfilm and/or digital files.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operates imaging equipment, including rotary and planetary microfilm cameras, digital (DLSR) cameras, microfilm scanners, and digital archive writer.
- Operates related micrographics equipment, such as light meters, mechanical book cradles, and other items.
- Performs image capture from a range of archival and library materials to very exacting standards, consistently and productively.
- Handles rare or fragile originals skillfully to prevent damage during the image process.
- Performs various quality control checks and monitors the quality of images produced; makes adjustments as necessary to focus, value, lighting, and orientation of digital files.
- Prepares daily work reports and accurate and timely records and logs of projects.
- Performs general record keeping and clerical duties.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school
- Demonstrated experience working with computers.
- Experience using digital cameras, image processing software, and/or scanners preferred
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Possesses good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, both verbally and in writing.
- Understanding of image capture production methods and equipment and ability to use this information to troubleshoot systems.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize data with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to be self-motivated, work independently or as part of a team, set and meet deadlines, and demonstrate problem solving skills.
- Ability to organize materials in a logical filing sequence.
- Ability to keep records, track production, and draft basic statistical reports.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical requirements for this position to include good vision, dexterity and the ability to lift equipment, boxes, records, etc., weighing up to 50 pounds.
Health, safety and collections security:
- Assists the organization in creating a safe and healthy working environment by working safely with the equipment provided
- Follows instructions given for health and safety purposes and immediately reports any unsafe working practices or hazardous working conditions
- Takes whatever measures are necessary to protect the collections from loss, mutilation or theft
Salary: $42,000 annually, plus the State of Tennessee benefits package.